RULES
All non-Pony Club members are not covered by The Pony Club insurance and must therefore have their own 3rd party cover.
The decision of the judges shall be final and no objections shall be entertained.
The organisers retain the right to disqualify any competitor for any cruelty or discourteousness.
No horse or pony under the age of four may compete.
Hard hats to current pony club standards must be worn with the chin strap fastened when mounted at all times.
“Balance reins” designed to prevent small ponies putting their heads down to the ground while ridden can only be used up to 50cm max. These reins must be fitted to allow normal movement.
All dogs must be kept on leads.
The organisers reserve the right to cancel and/or amend any of the classes as they feel fit or to alter advertised times or refuse entry without stating reason.
WHIPS – only whips of the affiliated approved baton type are permitted for both warm-up and competition. Any competitor who is considered, by a Pony Club Committee member or official, to be using either a whip or spurs in an abusive or excessive way will be asked to leave the showground. Pony Club members under the age of 18 may only wear spurs if they have passed the Pony Club spurs test or C+.
Disclaimer - Save for the death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the organisers, or anyone for whom they are in law responsible, neither the organisers of this event or The Pony Club nor any agent, employee or representative of these bodies, nor the landlord or his tenant, accepts any liability for any accident, loss, damage, injury or illness to horses, owners, riders, spectators, land, cars, their contents and accessories, or any other person or property. Entries are only accepted on this basis.
Health and SafetyThe organisers of this event have taken all reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take all reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the organisers and all officials and stewards.